MacBook in easy steps: Covers macOS High Sierra

by Nick Vandome

Overview

The MacBook is one of the most iconic devices of its kind and continues to develop as a stylish and powerful laptop computer. The MacBook now comes with the latest Apple operating system, macOS High Sierra, bringing an increased range of features and functionality. MacBook in easy steps, now in its sixth edition, gives a full rundown about using a MacBook and making the most of macOS High Sierra, the latest version fo the MacBook operating system: Demystifies Mac jargon and the range of MacBooks available. Explains the Dock, Desktop and the Finder, for navigating around. Explains the Touch Bar (available on some models). Shows how to use Family Sharing with other family members. Covers iCloud and the iCloud Drive for backing up and sharing files. Details getting started with macOS High Sierra. Shows how to customize your MacBook. Demonstrates the Launchpad for viewing apps. Reveals all about finding and obtaining apps. Addresses battery issues and security. Covers using MacBook for work and for leisure. MacBooks in easy steps, 6th edition also covers the new features in the macOS High Sierra operating system, which include: Internal enhancements designed to make your MacBook more responsive and efficient. An improved file system, designed to meet modern computing needs. An enhanced graphics processor for the best graphics on a MacBook yet. Support for a wide range of virtual reality options. Enhancements to exists apps, including Photos, Safari, Siri, Mail, FaceTime and Notes. Use this guide to accelerate your learning and take control of your new MacBook!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781840787948
Publisher:	In Easy Steps Limited
Publication date:	02/25/2018
Series:	In Easy Steps
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Nick Vandome is an IT writer and trainer who specializes in digital imaging and web authoring subjects. In addition to his writing, he also works designing websites and runs training courses. Before he started working with computers he wrote books about working and traveling abroad.

Table of Contents

1 Introducing MacBooks 7

About MacBooks 8

MacBook Models 9

MacBook Jargon Explained 10

Getting Comfortable 13

Input Devices 15

MacBook Power Cable 17

Cleaning a MacBook 18

Spares and Accessories 19

2 Around a MacBook 21

Opening Up 22

MacBook Desktop 23

Apple Menu 24

Standard Keyboard Buttons 25

Touch Bar 26

System Preferences 28

CDs and DVDs 30

Connecting a Printer 31

External Drives 32

3 Introducing High Sierra 33

About macOS High Sierra 34

Installing macOS High Sierra 35

The High Sierra Environment 36

About Your MacBook 38

Customizing Your MacBook 42

Using Siri 44

Searching with Siri 45

Search Options 48

Accessibility 49

The Spoken Word 51

Shutting Down 52

4 Getting Up and Running 53

Introducing the Dock 54

Setting Dock Preferences 55

Stacks on the Dock 58

Dock Menus 60

Working with Dock Items 61

Trash 63

About iCloud 64

Setting up iCloud 65

About the iCloud Drive 66

Continuity 68

Handoff 69

About Family Sharing 70

Using Family Sharing 72

iCloud Keychain 76

Using iCloud Keychain 78

Resuming 80

5 Finder 81

Working with the Finder 82

Finder Folders 83

Finder Views 85

Covers and Quick Look 87

Finder Toolbar 88

Finder Sidebar 89

Finder Tabs 90

Finder Tags 91

Searching with the Finder 92

Copying and Moving Items 93

Working with Folders 94

Spring-loaded Folders 95

Smart Folders 96

Selecting Items 97

Actions Button 98

Sharing from the Finder 99

Menus 100

6 Navigating in High Sierra 101

Navigating with MacBooks 102

Pointing and Clicking 103

macOS Scroll Bars 105

Scrolling and Zooming 106

Mission Control and Spaces 112

Multi-Touch Preferences 114

7 Working with Apps 117

Launchpad 118

Full-Screen Apps 120

High Sierra Apps 122

Safari App 124

Messages App 125

Photos App 126

iTunes App 127

Notes App 128

App Notifications 130

Accessing the App Store 131

Downloading Apps 132

Finding Apps 134

Managing Your Apps 136

8 Sharing High Sierra 137

Adding Users 138

Deleting Users 140

Fast User Switching 141

Parental Controls 142

High Sierra for Windows 146

9 MacBook Networking 147

Networking Overview 148

Network Settings 150

Connecting to a Network 152

File Sharing 155

Sharing with AirDrop 156

10 MacBook Mobility 157

Transporting Your MacBook 158

Keeping Your MacBook Safe 159

Temperature Extremes 160

Dealing with Water 161

Power Sockets 162

Airport Security 163

Some Apps for Traveling 164

11 Battery Issues 165

Power Consumption 166

Energy Saver 168

Charging the Battery 170

Dead and Spare Batteries 171

Battery Troubleshooting 172

12 MacBook Maintenance 173

Time Machine 174

Disk Utility 178

System Information 179

Activity Monitor 180

Updating Software 181

Gatekeeper 182

Privacy 183

Problems with Apps 184

General Troubleshooting 185

Index 187